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“It’s so much fun to see Atlanta embracing healthier eats and all the good-for-you bowl options popping up on menus,” says Karina Antenucci, editor-in-chief of Badass + Healthy, a wellness life style blog, and a regular Simply Buckhead contributor. “Many bowls are nutrient-packed and so flavorful because of the layers of ingredients and textures they provide.” Here are five of her favorites.

WHAT: Macro Bowl

WHERE: Upbeet, upbeet.com

WHY: “When you need something substantial in your belly, this hearty vegan bowl is packed with filling yet healthy grains like organic brown rice, a protein punch from organic

Samuelsson calls “an Atlanta favorite soul food restaurant.” There, he suggests the S.F. (“Southern fried”) Carolina Jezebel wings served with sage blue cheese, and bayou prawns with a scallion grit cake and lemon-Creole gravy. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen (destaethiopiankitchen.com), he says is “delicious and authentic,” and “Desta gets it right.” That’s high praise from someone who knows Ethiopian food. His recommendation: dinech wot, the potato stew with berbere, onions, garlic and other spices (bonus: it’s vegan!). When on the hunt for a special bottle or mixology tool, Samuelsson heads to Holeman & Finch Bottle Shop (hfbottleshop.com). “It is a beautiful neighborhood package store from Linton Hopkins, with the best selection of wines, spirits and bar tools.” n lentils and good carbs from vitamin-laden veggies such as roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. Sunflower seeds bring a nice textural crunch.”

WHAT: Supergreens Bowl

WHERE: Recess, eatrecess.com

WHY: “This is my go-to greens bowl when I want a salad, but not just a salad. It is super flavorful and has textural oomph with a blend of greens, edamame, crunchy chickpeas, golden raisins, a dusting of crumbled feta, charred broccoli and picked beets. The mix is topped with a deliciously fresh green goddess dressing. Add shredded chicken or soft-boiled egg for more protein, if desired.”

Korean Noodle Bowl

True Food Kitchen, truefoodkitchen.com

WHY: “This light, vegan and gluten-free ensemble had me at sweet potato glass noodles. The chopstick-worthy bowl combines pickled shiitake with fresh organic spinach, carrot and bean sprouts. Umami